In the meantime, scientists around the world are still waiting for more information on the new COVID variant Omicron, which was first reported in South Africa, but a leading health expert has warned that India should be prepared to fight a possible “third wave” of disease that could be caused by the emerging variant, given its high transmissibility but potentially low fatality. Considering the high transmissibility of the growing Omicron variety, as well as the possibility of a ‘third wave’, a leading health expert has cautioned that India should begin preparing to fight a possible “third wave” that might be produced by the virus. He explained that at this point, India should be preparing for the prospect of a third wave, while also hoping that the variety in question is not particularly lethal, as has been discovered in a recent study. The doctor went on to say that hybrid immunity is quite prevalent in India and that this provides ‘superior protection’ against Omicron. In an interview with ANI, Dr. Vikas Bhatia, Executive Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Bibinagar, said, “It is very difficult to predict because, even at this point in time when more than 30 countries have reported one or more cases, we are still waiting for some more information.”
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Dr. Bhatia stated that if oxygen levels drop as a result of the Omicron version, this would be cause for concern. His belief is that the current nationwide immunization effort will ensure that this will not be a concern in the future. Meanwhile, 21 cases of Omicron have been recorded across the country, with nine cases reported in Rajasthan, eight cases in Maharashtra, two cases in Karnataka, and one case each in Delhi and Gujarat, according to the latest available data. According to data from the Union Health Ministry, 8,306 people tested positive for coronavirus infection today, bringing India’s total number of COVID-19 cases to 3,46,41,561, while the number of active cases dropped to 98,416, the lowest number in 552 days. According to the most recent figures available at 8 a.m., the death toll has risen to 4,73,537, including 211 new fatalities. On November 25, the World Health Organization (WHO) received the first report of the novel COVID-19 variant, which originated in South Africa.
